Hola Everyone!
Sorry this is late friends and family...we have been having technical difficulties. We are trying to catch up.
-Arnold
It's been a long two weeks here in the Dominican Republic, but I can't believe we are leaving in just three short days. As a team we have been exposed to so many cool and different ways of life. The culture here has taught us a lot, like how important building relationships and keeping them can truly be. Working at the Preschool in El Callejon has been a blessing. It's so cool to see God working in these kids at such a young age. Tonight we had a graduation ceremony for the seven preschoolers that are now ready to move on to elementary school; I got to spend the day decorating the chapel for it. The other four girls on my site and I had a blast being able to do these last few things for the kids in our school. One of the teachers told us an awesome story about a man who walked among a beach full of starfish throwing them back into the ocean. Because there were so many, the few he threw back made no difference. When asked why he was trying to throw them back knowing he wasn't making a difference he replied that for everyone one he throws back he's changing their life. This story really put our trip into perspective for me. I felt that even though I was here for two weeks I wasn't making any sort of change in these kids’ lives. I felt like I wasn't being used like God had called me to be. I was completely wrong, God doesn't look at the larger accomplishments that show, but instead he looks at the little impacts we make along the way.
As for my time here, as much as I miss my family and friends at home, I love it here. The weather and bugs are not nearly as bad as I had expected. To look around and see so much green is so incredible. You can really see God’s beauty when you look up in sky at night and can actually see so many stars. My time here has been life changing and I can’t wait to see you all soon!
Love Always,
Kolee
Awesome Kolee. I Know God has been working. All of the teams blogs have been so amazing. They are like a message from God each time. Have a beautiful trip back and say hi to my Markyyy
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Dang Kolee, I totally cried reading that. It is so amazing how much I can just tell all you guys have grown in such a short amount of time. Your words truly blessed me today reading this, thanks for sharing :)
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Well my darling its about time!!!!I have been waiting trying to be patience to hear from you. I'm sooooooooooooo happy to hear your trip is going well. You are very blessed to have this opportunity and learn from the experience. Working with children may not be easy but very rewarding in the end to watch them grow. God has been very good to you, and its wonderful that you can give back. We have missed you so much and I so cant wait to hear all your stories. So I will be counting the minutes till your home. I will pray for you and the teams for a safe return.. All my love Mamacita/Papa/Noah/Bella/Buddy/Goldie <3 xxoo
ReplyDeleteKolee, Thank you for the beautiful difference you have made in lives these past two weeks. Your touch will always be a part of someone's story - wow! Have a great last day and we can't wait to see you and hear more of what the last two weeks have been like.
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Kolee!! Gosh I've missed you guys! Tell Beatrice and Brittany hello (unless you're done with internet)... I've never prayed so much for 2 weeks - thank you for being the light there and here. The starfish story was so encouraging. Blessings to you and the team, Hugs, Momma Jamee
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